Celebrating life at Barchester

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Residents and Staff commemorated D-Day with an amazing afternoon from the talented ‘Barrack Room Boys’ and their spectacular live show...’Bringing The Past To Life’, and what a show it was for all at the home.

The Barrack Room Boys, dressed in 1940s military attire, immediately captured the residents with their harmonies, delivering an afternoon of songs from the past. The duo sang classics, such as “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag” to a rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s “We’ll Meet Again.” songs that resonated to the residents. The duo engaged with the residents directly, who were truly captivated, singing along and immersed in an afternoon that created smiles all around.

Activities Co-ordinator, Tina said: “The boys were absolutely brilliant, they really had all the residents captivated with their show, their voices were truly amazing. It was so heart- warming to see residents singing along to every word from memory, and the joy that this provided was just beautiful. The boys allowed for all here to honour the day in an unforgettable way.”

General Manager, Larisa Bledea, said: “Commemorating D-Day is all about honouring the bravery of that generation. Bringing in spectacular shows, like the one that the Barrack Room Boys provide, ensures that we celebrate our resident’s history with the respect it truly deserves.”

Residents and staff celebrated British Sandwich Week in a true delicious style with creating their very own sandwiches.

The chef’s prepared the raw ingredients to allow for the residents on the Blossom Trail Community to get creating their very own sandwiches. The residents who are living with dementia found the sensory experience of creating their very own sandwiches extremely enjoyable. The classic British staple was turned in to a vibrant, hands-on activity, inviting the residents to design and build their own gourmet masterpieces.

Activities Co-ordinator, Tina said: “It was such an immersive sensory activity for our residents that are living with dementia. The activity really created so many benefits for the residents, from the textures and colours of the fillings to smelling the fresh ingredients. Residents were encouraged to use all of their senses, including taste!”

General Manager, Larisa Bledea, said: “It was a fantastic afternoon for all, all of the creations were delicious and everyone got to enjoy a sandwich after all their hard work. The activity really brought everyone together and the sensory experience for our residents living with dementia was wonderful.”

It was a special day for one of our lovely residents Sheila as we all came together to celebrate her Birthday.

Our dedicated chef prepared a lovely Birthday cake and all the staff and her fellow residents sung Happy Birthday to her. Sheila was then presented with a gift from the Glebefields team - a perfect tipple to end a truly lovely day.

At Glebefields Care home  we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

Today, we proudly joined the celebration of World Ocean Day at Glebefields, embracing this year’s global action theme: “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.”

The day started with an exciting game of Ocean Bingo, and everyone was in a competitive spirit! Residents thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, with lots of laughter, friendly competition, and enthusiasm throughout the morning.

Later, our residents took part in a variety of ocean-themed activities, including an ocean puzzle challenge, an engaging quiz session to learn more about our oceans and sea life, and a relaxing seashell colouring activity. A special mention goes to Barry, who thoroughly enjoyed seashell colouring alongside Rhona and our Activities Lead, Zoe. It was wonderful to see residents expressing their creativity while sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company.
Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the day such a success! 

Today, we were delighted to host our Armed Forces & Veterans Monthly Breakfast Club. The morning began with a heartfelt remembrance prayer, giving us an opportunity to reflect, remember, and honour those who have served.

It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Banbury and Southam Veterans, who joined us for a wonderful morning of friendships and conversations. Meeting old colleague Ricki among our guests made residents and staff excited.

Our veterans spent valuable time with several of our residents, creating meaningful connections and enjoying each other’s company.
Guests enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast alongside a selection of cold breakfast options, all beautifully prepared by our incredible Kitchen Team. Their dedication and hard work helped make the event a great success.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and helped create such a warm and memorable gathering. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next month.